Note the permissible installation positions
Notice | |
Overheating The Embedded PC may overheat if the installation position is incorrect or the minimum distances are not adhered to. Adhere to the maximum ambient temperature of 60°C and the mounting instructions. |
Install the Embedded PC horizontally in the control cabinet on a mounting rail, in order to ensure optimum heat dissipation. Only Embedded PCs with active cooling can be operated vertically or horizontally.
Embedded PCs | Horizontal installation position | Vertical and horizontal installation position |
|---|---|---|
CX2033 | X | - |
CX2043 with active cooling | X | X |
CX2033 with CX2900-0301 fan option | X | X |
Note the following specifications for the control cabinet:
- The Embedded PC should only be operated at ambient temperatures between -25 °C and 60 °C. Measure the temperature below the Embedded PC at a distance of 30 mm to the cooling fins, in order to determine the ambient temperature correctly.
- Adhere to the minimum distances of 30 mm above and below the Embedded PC.
- Additional electrical equipment affects the heat generation in the control cabinet. Select a suitable control cabinet enclosure depending on the application, or ensure that excess heat is dissipated from the control cabinet.
Permitted installation position without fan
The Embedded PC must be installed horizontally on the mounting rail. Ventilation openings are located at the top and bottom of the housing. This ensures an optimum airflow through the Embedded PC in vertical direction. In addition, a minimum clearance of 30 mm above and below the Embedded PC is required, in order to ensure adequate ventilation.
If vibrations and impact occur in the same direction as the mounting rail, the Embedded PC must be secured with an additional bracket, in order to prevent it slipping.
Permitted installation positions with fan
Only Embedded PCs with an active cooling can be installed vertically or horizontally on the mounting rail. Without active cooling the Embedded PC is not ventilated adequately in vertical or horizontal position.
Even with active cooling, the ambient temperature range between -25 and 60 °C and the minimum distances of 30 mm above and below the Embedded PC should be adhered to. Secure the Embedded PC with an additional bracket, in order to prevent it slipping from the DIN rail.
Ensure that Bus Terminals that are connected to the Embedded PC are designed for operation in vertical or horizontal position.